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Since when does "religion" = "Christian"?

Why is it any time there is a question in general terms: god, religion, faith, there is immediately someone to start in whining about it being Christian bashing or, conversely, yelling at someone who answers it from a non-Christian perspective?

I am guessing because those who say these things do not know the meaning of the word religion. Doesnt look like it is only christian to me.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/religion
reÂ·liÂ·gionâ€‚ â€“noun
1.a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6.something one believes in and follows devote

christians are generally the ones who claim that they are not a "religious people"... that they do not practice in ritual, but in their every breath. So, how (from their perspective) could what I have said about religion as a whole, be misconstrued as applicable to THEM?